Paul says Robinson is his role model

Henry Paul finally arrived at Gloucester from rugby league yesterday but not without a hitch.

The biggest signing in Gloucester's history was two-and-a-half hours late for a lunch laid on by his new bosses, but when he did turn up he revealed that Jason Robinson was his new role model in showing how to adapt to union.

'I have come down here and I know I will face a lot of hard work,' Paul said. 'Jason Robinson worked really hard on a lot of the basics and in that respect he is a bit of a mentor.'

Martin Offiah is preparing to start the final chapter of his career at the age of 35 with a month's trial at Wasps as the struggling London club turn to an old hand for an escape from the bottom of the Premiership. One of the most prolific try scorers in rugby league history, Offiah could find himself in the squad for Sunday's match at Bristol.